Lithonia Lighting RT8R Installation guide

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Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc.
One Lithonia Way
Conyers, GA 30012
770-922-9000
U2129801
REV. A
4/17/2008
Installation Instructions
ES8R Retrofi t Kit
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND DELIVER TO OWNER
AFTER INSTALLATION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE. For your protection,
read and follow these warnings and instructions carefully before installing or maintaining this equipment. These
instructions do not attempt to cover all installation and maintenance situations. If you do not understand these
instructions or additional information is required, contact Acuity Brands Lighting or your local Acuity Brands
Lighting distributor.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Never connect to, disconnect from or service while circuit
equipment is energized.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE. Lamps are hot. Keep combustible materials away from hot parts. Observe
lamp manufacturer’s warnings, recommendations and restrictions on lamp operation and maintenance. Make
sure lamps are correctly installed. Use supply conductors with a minimum insulation temperature rating as
specifi ed on equipment.
WARNING: Do not use abrasive materials, glass cleaners or other solvents on refl ector or lens. Use of these
substances may damage fi xture, which may result in personal injury.
WARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. This equipment may have sharp edges. Wear gloves to
prevent cuts or abrasions when removing from carton, handling and maintaining this equipment.
Do not install a damaged fi xture.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with all applicable installation codes and ordinances.
Proper grounding is required to ensure personal safety.
All service shall be performed by qualifi ed service personnel. This equipment must be installed and
maintained in accordance with all applicable installation codes by a person familiar with the construction
and operation of this product and any hazards involved.
CAUTION: Observe lamp manufacturer’s recommendations and restrictions on lamp operation, including but
not limited to ballast type, burning position, replacement and cycling. We recommend only lamps that comply
with applicable ANSI standards.
All fl uorescent lamps contain mercury. Follow disposal laws. See www.lamprecycle.org or contact your state
environmental protection department for more information.
Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. assumes no responsibility for claims arising out of improper or
careless installation or handling of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Class R Type II Refl ector Retrofi t Kit
Installation Instructions for Fixture Conversion Retrofi t Classifi ed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Refl ector Kit Type II: Refl ector installation or replacement
Lamp holder relocation, removal or replacement
Ballast relocation, removal, replacement or addition
Installation Instructions
The installation of the Class R refl ector kit Type II shall be performed by qualifi ed personnel by completing the steps listed
below.
This retrofi t kit will consist of:
(1) end bracket/ballast assembly prewired with ballast and sockets mounted (ballast will be Class P with UL approvals
and wiring diagram on label)
(1) splice box
(2) refl ectors
(1) louver assembly and mounting hardware consisting of:
(2) quarter-turn fasteners
(60) #8 self-drilling TEK screws
Job packs will have screws bulk-packed with each pallet of kits.
Verify the contents of the retrofi t kit by using the diagram below.
End Brackets/Splice Box Refl ectors Louver
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Step One:
Remove existing components from host fi xture.
Locate the fl uorescent lighting fi xture that is to be retrofi tted. Turn off power.
WARNING: Electrical shock can occur during retrofi t component installation if power is not turned off.
WARNING: Installation of this retrofi t assembly requires a person familiar with the construction and operation of
uorescent luminaire electrical system and the hazard involved.
WARNING: Unless otherwise indicated, do not make or alter any opening in the compartment of wiring or electrical
components during installation of this retrofi t assembly.
WARNING: Ensure that existing fi xture is and remains properly connected to building ground.
Use of any other than Lithonia Lighting supplied screws to install assembly may result in ungrounded fi xture
components.
Remove existing louver, lamps and channel cover. Identify power supply wires to disconnect. Follow installation step
2 wiring option A or B based on incoming supply wire. Remove ballast, sockets and lampholder bracket. Recycle or
properly dispose of all components removed from host fi xture.
Step Two:
Install relight assembly.
Install end brackets to 2’ length (socket side) of fi xture. Install end bracket assembly by inserting bottom fl ange between
bottom of fi xture end plate and tee-bar. Center end bracket and attach using two 8-32 self-drilling TEK screws (provided).
Repeat on opposite end of fi xture as shown.
End brackets are retained with two TEK screws (provided) in the small holes at the top of the bracket.
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Install refl ectors by inserting notched
end of the refl ector past lance in end
bracket assembly and then rotating
opposite end (end containing quarter-
turn fastener) into fi xture.
Shift refl ector until notches are locked
in place under lance and attach using
a quarter-turn fastener. Rotate second
refl ector 180° and repeat installation
steps.Install lamps. Use center slot in
housing to clear lamp pins.
Install louver assembly by inserting
hinge into slot of end bracket and
sliding back into the corner. Repeat
with opposite hinge, swing louver
closed and rotate latches into locked
position.
Help save our environment by recycling all remaining components.
Save these instructions.
Option A: Fixture Supply wire
is (2) #18AWG solid
1) Remove splice to existing
ballast.
2) Connect #18AWG black
and white to ES8R ballast
disconnect.
Option B: Fixture supply wire
is any other than (2) #18 AWG
solid
1) Cut ballast input leads 6 "
from splice, and strip lead to
3/8”.
2) Connect #18 AWG black
and white (old ballast
input lead) to RT5R ballast
disconnect.
3) Install splice box to cover
input wire splice, using two
TEK screws.
Make wire connections and ground assembly to host fi xture per option A or B based on existing fi xture supply wire.
TEK SCREWS
BRACKET
END
FLANGE SITS ON T-BAR
BENEATH FIXTURE
BDP
BDP
TEK SCREW
END
BRACKET
TEK SCREW
TEK SCREWS
BDP
END
BRACKET
TEK SCREW
TEK SCREWS
BDP
END
BRACKET
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